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Discovering Document Records

August 23, 2020 Dave

Today’s Deeper Roots show explores the Document label once more but, this time, we’ll be asking Gary and Gillian to tell us more. They’ll share some personal anecdotes about what brought them to their life’s work. So many of us from the baby boomer generation discovered early roots music through covers by bands from our early years that led us to recurring moments of musical revelation. And many of us found ourselves digging, rummaging, exploring, collecting, and listening for those mother lodes of musical treasures that surfaced like bits of gold on that river of time that runs from ‘then’ to the ‘now’. It’s the second part of our interview with this delightful couple from across the pond. Hear their stories of connecting with this music and how it informed their life’s work with Document Records.

No.
1	Artist	Title	Album	Buy
2	Lil' Son Jackson	Rockin' And Rollin'	Bill Wyman's Blues Odyssey [Disc 2]
3	Big Bill Broonzy	Key to the Highway	Columbia Records' 125th Anniv.
4	Deeper Roots	Intro and Early Document w Johnny Part	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
5	Peetie Wheatstraw	Peetie Wheatstraw Stomp	Bill Wyman's Blues Odyssey [Disc 2]
6	Big Bill Broonzy	Good Boy	Bill Wyman's Blues Odyssey [Disc 2]
7	Deeper Roots	Discovery of the Folk and Blues	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
8	The Rolling Stones	Confessin' The Blues	12 X 5
9	Deeper Roots	Buys Document	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
10	Major "Big Maceo" Merriweather	Kid Man Blues	Bill Wyman's Blues Odyssey [Disc 2]
11	Deeper Roots	Impact of American Music	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
12	Josh White	Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out	In Chronological Order, Volume 6 (1944-45)
13	Deeper Roots	Hunting Swap Meets for Blues (With Music)	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
14	Gitfiddle Jim (Kokomo Arnold)	Paddlin' Blues	Down In The Basement: Joe Bussard's Treasure Trove Of Vintage 78s: 1926-1937
15	Deeper Roots	Growing Up with Music to the Beatles	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
16	Cliff Richard & The Shadows	Please Don't Tease	Hit The Road Jack: The ABC-Paramount Story
17	The Beatles	Anna (Go to Him)	Please Please Me
18	Deeper Roots	Closing Snippet 1	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
19	Deeper Roots	Document Projects	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
20	Walter 'Cowboy' Washington	Ice Pick Mama	Bill Wyman's Blues Odyssey [Disc 2]
21	Blind Willie McTell	Stole Rider Blues	Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order – Volume 1 – 18 October 1927 to 23 October 1931
22	Deeper Roots	Musical influences	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
23	John Lee Hooker	Democrat Man	That's My Story
24	Bo Diddley	Pretty Thing	His Best: The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection
25	Deeper Roots	Early music loves	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
26	Freddie & The Dreamers	If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody	A's, B's & EP's
27	James Ray	If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody	Birth Of Soul: 3
28	The McCoys	Hang on Sloopy	Operation Dumbo Drop

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Crazy Blues Centennial

August 15, 2020 Dave

It was the year 1920. One of the more important events in the annals of popular music in the United States occurred 100 years ago this month. Mamie Smith and Her Jazz Hounds’ recording of Perry Bradford‘s tune “Crazy Blues” became an instant hit and was the first significant recording in the blues genre. And Mamie herself was also the first African American female popular singer to lead a commercial recording. This week on Deeper Roots we celebrate with the first installment of a show featuring two hours of music including two very special guests: Gillian and Gary Atkinson, proprietors of Document Records in the UK. I had a chance to interview the two about the label and about the dawn of blues and jazz recording including the early century social impact of black artists. A very special opportunity offered for a very special time. We’ll also hear about a recent video release called Searching for Secret Heroes, a resurrection of a long lost documentary made by Sam Charters, released by Document this past April.

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No.
1	Artist	Title	Album	Buy
2	Mamie Smith	Crazy Blues	American Roots Music [Disc 2]
3	Deeper Roots	Pre 20th Century – Gillian Atkinson Interview	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
4	James Reese Europe's 369th U.S. Infantry "Hell Fighters" Band	The Darktown Strutters' Ball	James Reese Europe's 369th U.S. Infantry "Hell Fighters" Band (Remastered)
5	James Reese Europe's 369th U.S. Infantry "Hell Fighters" Band	Memphis Blues	James Reese Europe's 369th U.S. Infantry "Hell Fighters" Band (Remastered)
6	Deeper Roots	Crazy Blues Recording – Gary/Gillian Atkinson	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
7	Deeper Roots	Selling the Crazy Blues	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
8	Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band	Royal Garden Blues	The History of Jazz :The Swing
9	Mamie Smith	Mamma Whip! Mamma Spank!	Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2
10	Edna Hicks	Hard Luck Blues (Pm 12023, 1629-2)	The Rise & Fall of Paramount Records, Volume 1 (1917-1927)
11	Ma Rainey and Lovie Austin's Blues Serenaders	Honey Where You Been So Long? (Pm 12200, 1701-2)	The Rise & Fall of Paramount Records, Volume 1 (1917-1927)
12	Deeper Roots	The Circle of Musicians – Gillian Atkinson	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
13	Hall Johnson Choir	St. Louis Blues	When The Sun Goes Down: Walk Right In – The Secret Story Of Rock & Roll
14	Jelly Roll Morton	Buddy Bolden's Blues (I Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say) [Album Version]	The Rose & The Briar
15	Deeper Roots	Document Records with Gary Atkinson	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
16	Lovie Austin and Her Blues Serenaders	Traveling Blues (Pm 12255, 10005-2)	The Rise & Fall of Paramount Records, Volume 1 (1917-1927)
17	Deeper Roots	Gillian and Gary Discussing Blues in the Jazz Age	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
18	The Hokum Boys	We Don't Sell It Here No More	Georgia Tom – Complete Recorded Works Vol. 1 (September 1928 – 5 February 1930)
19	Deeper Roots	Early Influentials in the Circles	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
20	Deeper Roots	Early Influentials in the Circles	Document Interview – Crazy Blues Centennial
21	Bessie Smith	I Need A Little Sugar In My Bowl	The Anthology
22	Deeper Roots	Searching for Secret Heroes Serendipity	Crazy Blues Centennial Interviews
23	Furry Lewis	John Henry	Searching For Secret Heroes
24	JD Short – Memphis Willie B	Alone In The Evening Hours	Searching For Secret Heroes
25	Hattie Heart	Coldest Stuff in Town	Searching For Secret Heroes
26	Trixie Smith and her Down Home Syncopators	Freight Train Blues (Pm 12211, 1767-1)	The Rise & Fall of Paramount Records, Volume 1 (1917-1927)
27	Sippie Wallace With Clarence Williams' Blue Five	Baby I Can't Use You No More	The Complete Clarence Williams Sessions, Vol. 2 – 1923-1925
28	Sara Martin/Fats Waller	Tain't Nobody's Bus'ness If I Do	The Compete Recorded Works Vol. 1, [Disc 1]
29	Lizzie Miles	Electrician Blues	Rude Dudes
30	Victoria Spivey and Her Hallelujah Boys	Black Snake Swing	The Victoria Spivey Collection 1926-1937
31	Ida Cox	I've Got The Blues For Rampart Street	Black Swan Sampler
32	Mamie Smith	You Can't Keep A Good Man Down	Mamie Smith Vol. 1 (1920-1921)

Americana, Country, Deeper Roots on KOWS, Folk and Tradition, Oldies, Rhythm and Blues

Fall of Empire

August 7, 2020 Dave

Authoritarianism right in our own backyard. What are the signs that we should concern ourselves with? Much has been revealed over the centuries of how power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. While our so-called checks and balances lay down in fear in the face of fascism and the childish fear of being made fun of by the playground bully, the innocents are called terrorists and the terrorists, patriots. Up is down and down is up, right? Music’s been made of the human condition over time and there’s also been books and countless political speeches…and we’re going to take our time today to share the music and speak of the ballot box which is our only weapon, it seems, in a democracy. When cowards and sycophants led by the GOP and Fox News pretend patriotism, we know we’re in trouble and we know that the hard rain is falling. Federal troops are attacking mothers, veterans, and peaceful protesters with impunity and there are no checks. There is no balance. As songwriter R. B. Morris observes, that’s how every empire falls…and you can tune in for inspiration as the August march on Washington is just around the corner.

No.
1	Artist	Title	Album	Buy
2	Great Big Sea	End of the World	Great Big CD
3	Danko, Fjeld & Andersen	When Morning Comes to America	Danko / Fjeld / Andersen
4	Neil Young	Bound for Glory	Old Ways
5	Willie Nelson	Vote Em Out	Vote 'Em Out
6	Ray Charles	America The Beautiful	Ultimate Hits Collection [2 of 2]
7	Ry Cooder	Rally 'Round The Flag	Boomer's Story
8	The Abyssinian Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir	Battle Hymn Of The Republic	The Civil War
9	Johnny Cash	Ragged Old Flag	Ragged Old Flag
10	Joan Baez	The President Sang Amazing Grace	Whistle Down the Wind
11	The Dixie Hummingbirds	Jesus Children of America	20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Dixie Hummingbirds
12	R.B. Morris	That's How Every Empire Falls	Singing Through the Wall. Songs for Western Sahara
13	Simon & Garfunkel	America	Old Friends Disc 2
14	Paul Simon	American Tune	There Goes Rhymin' Simon
15	Neko Case & Her Boyfriends	Thrice All American	No Depression Compilation – What It Sounds Like Vol. 1
16	Dr. John	The Patriotic Flag-Waiver	Babylon
17	Steve Earle	Dear Old Flag	Divided & United: The Songs of the Civil War
18	Jay & the Americans	Only in America	Red, White & Rock Disc 2
19	Jimmy Griggs	The Beginning Of The End	The Beginning Of The End – The Existential Psychodrama In Country Music (1956-1972)
20	William Elliot Whitmore	Civilizations	Radium Death
21	Dorothy Love Coates	The Kingdom Of Babylon Is Falling Down	A City Built 4 Square
22	Bob Dylan	Something's Burning, Baby	Empire Burlesque
23	Bruce Cockburn	Call It Democracy	World Of Wonders
24	The Trumpeteers	Babylon's Fallen	Good News, Vol. 2: Wade In The Water
25	Jerry Lee Lewis	End Of The Road	A Half Century Of Hits [Disc 1]
26	Roy Zimmerman	The Liar Tweets Tonight	The Liar Tweets Tonight (Single)

Americana, Blues, Country, Deeper Roots on KOWS, Folk and Tradition, Oldies, Soul

Miles and Miles of Texas

July 31, 2020 Dave

Free Form Friday finds us filling the airwaves with soul, border music, a dose of gospel, blues, and so much more. Join Dave Stroud this week on Deeper Roots as he brings you the stories and the sounds from the past century. As we go into our sixth month of pandemic isolation, we reflect on those lost and those suffering knowing full well that this virus could have been shunted by responsible adults. But we’re confronted with complete and utter idiocy at the highest (and lowest) locales: those who politicize and those pouty little man- and woman-babies who refuse to wear masks. We’ll look past this for two hours as we share soul sounds from James Carr and Bobby Womack, folk-rock anthems from Bob Dylan and John Sebastian, as well as good news gospel from Marion Williams and Sam Cooke. We’ll also go with a tribute to Texas where the suffering is reaching heights unimagined only a few months ago as they continue to suffer from failed leadership. Tune in on Fridays at 9 Pacific.

No.
1	Artist	Title	Album	Buy
2	Asleep at the Wheel	Miles and Miles of Texas	The Very Best of Asleep at the Wheel Since 1970
3	Charley Crockett	Goin' Back To Texas	Lonesome As A Shadow
4	Waylon Jennings	Bob Wills Is Still The King (Studio Version)	RCA Country Legends [Disc 1]
5	Doug Sahm	Texas Tornado	Best of Sir Douglas 68-75
6	Bing Crosby	Deep In The Heart Of Texas	Bing Crosby's Greatest Hits
7	Mark Knopfler	Cannibals	Golden Heart
8	Sam Cooke	(Ain't That) Good News	Ain't That Good News
9	Marion Williams	Feel Like My Time Ain't Long	The Great Gospel Women
10	Clay Hammond	Suzy Do It Better Than You	Memphis Boys: The Story Of American Studios
11	James Carr	Pouring Water on a Drowning Ma	The Essential James Carr
12	Nat Hall With The Mellow 3	A Broken Hearted Clown	Rare Soul: Groove & Grind 1963-1973 [Disc 3]
13	Bobby Womack	How I Miss You Baby	The Best Of Bobby Womack: The Soul Years
14	Leroy Washington	Baby Please Come Home	Rhythm 'n' Bluesin' By The Bayou – Mad Dogs, Sweet Daddies & Pretty Babies
15	Clifton Chenier	Choo Choo CH-Boogie	Alligator Stomp 2: Cajun Zydeco Classics
16	Slim Harpo	I've Got Love If You Want It	The Best Of Slim Harpo
17	Slim Harpo	I've Got My Finger on Your Trigger	The Excello Singles Anthology Disc 2
18	Jimmy Reed	I Wanna Be Loved	You Dont Have To Go (The Blues Collection Vol.18)
19	Little Richard	Lucille	Crazy in Alabama
20	Moose And The Pelicans	He's A Rebel	So Much Love: A Darlene Love Anthology 1958 – 1998
21	Doris Troy	Just One Look	Malt Shop Memories: Save The Last Dance For Me (Disc 2)
22	Gary U.S. Bonds	Jole Blon	The Best of Gary U.S. Bonds
23	The Neville Brothers	Run Joe	Fiyo on the Bayou
24	Bob Dylan	Mississippi	Love and Theft
25	John Sebastian	Rainbows All Over Your Blues	Faithful Virtue: The Reprise Recordings – Faithful Virtue: The Reprise Recordings [Disc 1]
26	The Lovin' Spoonful	Coconut Grove	Greatest Hits [Buddha]
27	Cliff Edwards	I'm Going to Give "It" To Mary	The Collection
28	Mississippi John Hurt	Good Morning, Carrie	The Complete Studio Recordings: Last Sessions
29	Blind Blake	Black Dog Blues (Pm 12464, 4362-1)	The Rise & Fall of Paramount Records, Volume 1 (1917-1927)
30	Doc Watson/Merle Watson	Red Rocking Chair	Black Mountain Rag
31	The Byrds	You're Still on My Mind	Sweetheart of the Rodeo
32	Gid Tanner & His Skillet Lickers	Ya Gotta Quit Kickin' My Dog Aroun'	…I Listen to the Wind That Obliterates My Traces
33	Merle Travis & Joe Maphis	Say 'Si Si'	Country Guitar Giants
34	The Sam Chase	Glory	Will Never Die

Money Talks

July 25, 2020 Dave

We have, admittedly, visited the money theme in the past. But this week Deeper Roots emphasizes the impact of the filthy lucre on our day-to-day existence. We worship at it’s altar, politicians are possessed by it’s self-serving allure, and we welcome its arrival often without considering the source. We’ll call this a followup to our theme show of some time back, incorporating country, gospel, soul, R&B, rock, rockabilly, and pop including performances from Chuck Berry, Fred Astaire, Big Sandy, Randy Newman, and Bill Branch. It doesn’t end there. Early American humorist Artemus Ward once observed that “When a fellow says it ain’t the money but the principle of the thing, it’s the money.” A freshly-mown observation if there ever was one. We’ll be exploring music about money in this week’s edition of Deeper Roots on KOWS and KRJF Community Radio for Sonoma County. Tune in on Friday mornings at 9 on KOWS or Friday evenings at 9 on KRJF.

No.
1	Artist	Title	Album	Buy
2	Cherri Lynn	You're Money Ain't Long Enough	Stompin' 14
3	J.J. Cale	Money Talks	The Very Best of J.J. Cale
4	Lowell Fulson	It Takes Money	The Tramp Years
5	Barrett Strong	Money (That's What I Want)	Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 Disc 1
6	Don Covay	Money (That's What I Want)	Checkin' In With Don Covay
7	Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues	Where's My Money	Evidence Blues Sampler: Five
8	Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five	Put Some Money In The Pot, 'Cause The Juice Is Running Low	One Guy Named Louis: The Complete Aladdin Sessions
9	Margaret Whiting	The Money Tree	Complete Capitol Hits of Margaret Whiting
10	Big Sandy	The Money Tree	It's Time
11	Tony Bennett	With Plenty of Money and You	Ultra-Lounge: Vegas Baby!
12	Fred Astaire	We're In The Money [Digitally Mastered 1989]	Nippers 30's-Vol.1
13	The Mills Brothers	Money In My Pockets	The 1930's Recordings – Chronological Volume 2
14	Linda Scott	Don't Bet Money Honey	Teen Ballads Disc 2
15	Van Morrison	Blue Money	His Band And The Street Choir
16	James Taylor	Hangnail (Money O Money)	Hourglass
17	Brownie McGhee/Sonny Terry	Lose Your Money	Rediscovered Blues Disc 1
18	Howlin' Wolf	Work For Your Money	Smokestack Lightning /The Complete Chess Masters 1951-1960
19	Chuck Berry	No Money Down	The Chess Box Disc 1
20	The Blasters	Leave My Money Alone	Testament: The Complete Slash Recordings (1981-1985) (1 of 2)
21	Luke McDaniel	Money Bag Woman	Hillbilly Bop 'n' Boogie: King/Federal Roots of Rockabilly 1944 – 56
22	The Toppers	If Money Grew on Trees	Stompin' at the Savoy: Harlem Nocturne, 1944 – 1947
23	Dean Martin	Money Burns A Hole In My Pocket	Capitol Collector's Series
24	Dean Martin/Jerry Lewis	The Money Song	Cocktail Hour Disc 1
25	Randy Newman	It's Money That I Love	The Best of Randy Newman
26	Randy Newman	It's Money That Matters	Land of Dreams
27	Bob Gibson	Money Is King	Joy Joy! The Young and Wonderful Bob Gibson
28	Pete Seeger	Pay Me My Money Down	The First Days Of Protest In The Twentieth Century
29	The Lovin' Spoonful	Money	Greatest Hits [Buddha]
30	Lefty Frizell	My Baby's Just Like Money [Lefty Frizzell]	Bob Dylan – Radio Radio – Theme Time Radio Hour Volume Four
31	George Jones	Money To Burn	George Jones The Absolutely Essential 3 CD Collection
32	Willie Nelson	If You've Got The Money I've Got The Time	Willie Nelson's Greatest Hits (& Some That Will Be)
33	Sarah Gayle Meech	Honey Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is	One Good Thing
34	Dire Straits	Money for Nothing	Money for Nothing

Deeper Roots on KOWS, Gospel, Oldies, Rhythm and Blues, Soul

Curtis Mayfield Tribute

July 18, 2020 Dave

Gospel-infused, socially conscious, politically conscious, soul driven, and an inspiration to generations, Curtis Mayfield’s music embodied a thought-provoking and passionate world view. From his early days as a backup singer and erstwhile songwriter to a champion of Black Pride and Black Capitalism, Curtis Mayfield’s rise from performing in his grandmother’s Traveling Soul Spiritualists’ Church to his last recording, 1995’s New World Order, was embellished with classic love songs and musically charged testaments to Civil Rights. His music resonates today: “Pushing”, “People Get Ready”, and “We’re a Winner”, We’ll be exploring his music in this week’s edition of Deeper Roots on KOWS and KRJF Community Radio for Sonoma County. Tune in on Friday mornings at 9 on KOWS or Friday evenings at 9 on KRJF.

No.
1	Artist	Title	Album	Buy
2	Jerry Butler	He Will Break Your Heart	The Vee-Jay Story [Disc 2]
3	The Impressions	Shorty's Got To Go	Birth Of Soul: 3
4	Major Lance	The Monkey Time	More Soul Disc 3
5	Major Lance	Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um	Birth Of Soul: 2
6	Jan Bradley	Mama Didn't Lie	Chess Uptown Soul
7	Gene Chandler	Rainbow	The Vee-Jay Story [Disc 3]
8	Billy Butler & The Enchanters	I Can't Work No Longer	Kent's Cellar Of Soul: Volume 2
9	The Impressions	Gypsy Woman	Hit The Road Jack: The ABC-Paramount Story
10	The Impressions	Keep On Pushing	Keep On Pushing/People Get Ready
11	Aretha Franklin	Something He Can Feel	Queen Of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings [Disc 4]
12	Aretha Franklin	Rock With Me	Queen Of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings [Disc 4]
13	Curtis Mayfield	We Got To Have Peace	Gospel
14	Curtis Mayfield	Freddie's Dead	The Very Best Of Curtis Mayfield
15	Curtis Mayfield	Superfly	The Very Best Of Curtis Mayfield
16	The Blind Boys Of Alabama	People Get Ready	Higher Ground
17	The Staple Singers	Let's Do It Again	The Buddah Box Disc 3
18	Gene Chandler	Man's Temptation	Birth Of Soul: 2
19	The Impressions	Amen	Gospel
20	Eric Clapton	You Must Believe Me	A Tribute To Curtis Mayfield
21	B.B. King	Woman's Got Soul	A Tribute To Curtis Mayfield
22	Huey Lewis & the News	It's Alright	Time Flies: The Best of Huey Lewis & the News
23	Curtis Mayfield	Something to Believe In	(Heart, Body & Soul
24	Curtis Mayfield	Little Child Running Wild	Old School Friday
25	The Isley Brothers	I'm So Proud	A Tribute To Curtis Mayfield
26	Curtis Mayfield	Only You Babe	The Very Best Of Curtis Mayfield
27	The Impressions	Can't Work No Longer	Keep On Pushing/People Get Ready
28	Aaron Neville	Gypsy Woman	My True Story
29	The Impressions	I Know My Baby Loves Me	Bandera Doo Wop

Americana, Bluegrass, Country Gospel, Deeper Roots on KOWS, Gospel

Pearly Country Gates

July 15, 2020 Dave

More influential gospel sounds this morning on Deeper Roots. We take a dip into the country, bluegrass, and folk extensions whose roots are buried in 19th and early 20th century European American musical traditions. It’s a mixed bag with contributions from the Protestant, Baptist, and Black Gospel hymnals and songbooks. And don’t forget the quiet bubbling influences of popular music, the logical extension of selling the message…a kind of backroads Madison Avenue. We’re focused on country gospel today with the usual giants of country music: George Jones, Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, and The Louvins…but we’ll also hear from the bluegrass contingent including Ricky Skaggs, Bill Monroe, and Flatt and Scruggs. A heavenly time where we share music that would weave its way into the fabric of America’s music including rock, soul, country, and Americana. Tune in on Friday mornings.

No.
1	Artist	Title	Album	Buy
2	Ernest Carter And The Hymn Trio	The Gospel Train	Hillbillies In Hell – Country Music's Tormented Testament (1952-1974) The Rapture
3	Kitty Wells	(I've Got My) One Way Ticket to the Sky	Lonely Street/Dust On the Bible
4	The Louvin Brothers	The Gospel Way	Close Harmony [Disc 1]
5	Sons of the Pioneers	The Gospel Train	Songs of the Prairie – CD4
6	Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys	On That Gospel Ship	All The Classic Releases1937-1949 [Disc 2]
7	The Nashville Bluegrass Band	Gospel Plow	Stained Glass Hour: Bluegrass and Old-Timey Gospel Music
8	Ricky Skaggs	Children Go	Country's 20 Classic Gospel Songs of the Century
9	George Jones & Tammy Wynette	Let's All Go Down To The River	Jubilation! Great Gospel Performances: Vol. 3: Country Gospel
10	Carl Story	Old Country Baptizing	1957-1959 (Warped 5891F)
11	The Oak Ridge Boys	That Old Country Church	Gospels & Spirituals: The Gold Collection [Disc 2]
12	Johnny Cash	In The Sweet By And By	Gospel Glory
13	Kitty Wells	Lonesome Valley	Jubilation! Great Gospel Performances: Vol. 3: Country Gospel
14	Red Foley	Just A Closer Walk With Thee	Hillbilly Fever [Disc 3]
15	King's Sacred Quartette	Turn Your Radio On	Heartwarming Gospel – 18 Best of King Gospel
16	Buck Owens	Pray Every Day	Jubilation! Great Gospel Performances: Vol. 3: Country Gospel
17	Merle Haggard & The Carter Family	Precious Memories	Jubilation! Great Gospel Performances: Vol. 3: Country Gospel
18	Connie Smith	Over the Next Hill We'll Be Home	Voice of the Spirit, Gospel of the South
19	Don Gibson	Canaan's Land	The Complete Recordings 1952-1962
20	Flatt & Scruggs	I'm On My Way To Canaan's Land	Foggy Mountain Gospel
21	The Bluegrass Band	Lord Build Me A Cabin In Glory	Shine Hallelujah Shine Vol 1
22	Doyle Lawson/Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver	I'm Finding Joy in My Savior's Love	Gospel Radio Gems
23	The Whitstein Brothers	The Christian Life	Sing Gospel Songs of the Louvins
24	The Louvin Brothers	Preach The Gospel	Love and Wealth: The Lost Recordings
25	Johnny Cash	Unclouded Day	Voice of the Spirit, Gospel of the South
26	Hazel Dickens	Here Today, Gone Tomorrow	Stained Glass Hour: Bluegrass and Old-Timey Gospel Music
27	Martha Carson	Satisfied	Jubilation! Great Gospel Performances: Vol. 3: Country Gospel
28	Hank Williams Sr.	I Saw the Light	Country's 20 Classic Gospel Songs of the Century
29	Cowboy Copas	Four Books In The Bible	Heartwarming Gospel – 18 Best of King Gospel
30	Grandpa Jones	Come and Dine	Heartwarming Gospel – 18 Best of King Gospel
31	The Cox Family	There Will Be Singing	Gonna Sing, Gonna Shout – Bluegrass Gospel From The Pen Of Rick Lang
32	The Delmore Brothers	Gospel Cannonball	Decca Country Classics 1934-1973 [Disc 1]
33	Brother Claude Ely	There Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down	Heartwarming Gospel – 18 Best of King Gospel
34	Ernest Martin And His Gospel Melody Makers	When The Wrath Of God Comes Down	Hillbillies In Hell – Country Music's Tormented Testament (1952-1974) The Rapture

A Girl Named …

July 3, 2020 Dave

A sweet little theme this week, covering the female of the species from A to Z…by name. We’ll hear Alice to Zelda and Zindy Lou in today’s show. Songs that dedicate themselves to lost love, love rekindled, nostalgic walks, last dances, and songs that read like letters from the heart. We’ll hear songs written by everyone from The Everly Brothers to Bobby Fuller and Andre Previn in our show today with performances from Rose Maddox, Tom Petty, Elvis, Buddy Guy, and Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks. So why not drop in for a little chat, a little bit of a high note and E flat, and memories of the girl (or guy) that left you behind. Community radio for Sonoma County is your very best bet: KOWS-LP 92.5 FM Occidental, streaming everywhere at kowsfm.com.

No.
1	Artist	Title	Album	Buy
2	Merle Haggard/Willie Nelson	Alice in Hulaland	Django and Jimmie
3	The Regents	Barbara-Ann	Gems from the Columbia Vaults, Pt. 1
4	The Everly Brothers	Cathy's Clown	Walk Right Back: The Everly Brothers on Warner Bros. Disc 1
5	Ritchie Valens	Donna	Teen Ballads Disc 2
6	Emmylou Harris / The Band	Evangeline	Portraits (2 of 3)
7	The Paragons	Florence	Doo Wop Box Disc 2
8	Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks	Georgia On My Mind	Ghost World
9	Little Jimmy Dickens	Hannah	Four Classic Albums Plus Singles 1954-1962
10	Asleep at the Wheel	Ida Red	A Tribute To The Music Of Bob Wills (Dance Versions)
11	Elvis Presley	Judy	Artist of the Century Disc 1
12	The Secret Sisters	Kathy's Song	You Don't Own Me Anymore
13	Buddy Guy	Lucy Mae Blues	Blues Singer
14	Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers	Mary Jane's Last Dance	Greatest Hits
15	Frank Sinatra	Nancy (With The Laughing Face)	Reprise Collection [Disc 4]
16	Bobby Fuller	Nancy Jean	Shakedown! The Texas Tapes Revisited Disc 1
17	The Band	Ophelia	Northern Lights-Southern Cross
18	Ry Cooder & Manuel Galban	Patricia	Mambo Sinuendo
19	Jerry Lee Lewis	Little Queenie	A Half Century Of Hits [Disc 1]
20	Warren Smith	Rock 'n' Roll Ruby	Classic Rockabilly
21	Dion	Ruby Baby	Greatest Hits
22	Little Richard	Long Tall Sally	The Absolutely Essential 3 CD Collection
23	Rose Maddox	Sally Let Your Bangs Hang Down	Hillbilly Jamboree
24	Debbie Reynolds	Tammy	Magic Moments: Best Of 50's Pop (Disc 2)
25	Bette Midler	Ukulele Lady	Bathhouse Betty
26	Derailers	Hey, Valerie!	Soldiers of Love
27	Tex Ritter	24 – Little Wendy Why Why	(2000) High Noon (CD 4)
28	Manchester Orchestra	Xela	Produced by T-Bone Burnett
29	Bobby "Blue" Bland	Yolanda [Album Version]	Greatest Hits, Vol. 2: The ABC-Dunhill / MCA Recordings
30	Perez Prado	Zelda's Theme	Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 9: Cha-Cha De Amor
31	The Manhattan Transfer	Zindy Lou	Anthology – Down in Birdland [Disc 1]
32	Jimmie Driftwood	Zelma Lee	Americana, Vol. 1
33	The Beach Boys	Wendy	Endless Summer

Lazy River

June 26, 2020 Dave

A well of free form today, mixing gospel, jazz, country, and everything in between. No theme, no tribute, not focus on a specific genre or songwriter. Just all of the above and more on a Friday morning on Sonoma County community radio. Tune in for contemporary sounds from The Handsome Family and The Devonns, classic country and bluegrass from Ralph Stanley and Bobby Bare, vocals featuring Helen Humes, Timi Yuro, and Lil Green (catches his breath), and some blended gospel infused classics from Eartha Kitt and Edna Gallmon Cook. Tune in on Friday morning at 9am Pacific for Deeper Roots.

No.
1	Artist	Title	Album	Buy
2	Les Paul & His Trio	Lazy River	Crazy Rhythm
3	John Prine	The Other Side Of Town	Fair & Square
4	k.d. lang	Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes	Shadowland
5	Goldie Hill	I Let the Stars Get in My Eyes	Decca Country Classics 1934-1973 [Disc 2]
6	The Delta Rhythm Boys	I'm In Love With A Gal	The Best Of 1940-50
7	Ivory Joe Hunter	Shooty Booty	Since I Met You Baby
8	Cab Calloway	The Jumpin' Jive	Jukebox Hits 1930-1950
9	Louis Prima	Lazy River	Capitol Collectors Series
10	Dave Van Ronk	Blood Red Moon	Going Back to Brooklyn
11	The Devonns	Blood Red Blues (Protest Song)	The Devonns
12	Lucinda Williams	Blue	Artist's Choice: Diana Krall – Music that matters to her
13	The Band	All LA Glory	Stage Fright
14	Los Coast Feat Gary Clark Jr.	Change is Gonna Come	A Change Is Gonna Come (Single)
15	Lil Green	What's The Matter With Love	Romance In The Dark
16	Johnny Moore's Three Blazers	What Does It Matter	The Dawn Of Doo-Wop Vol. 3- Doo-Wop Dreamin'
17	Timi Yuro	What's A Matter Baby (Is It Hurting You)	On The Soul Side
18	The Handsome Family	What Does the Deep Sea Say?	Scattered
19	Helen Humes With Count Basie And His Orchestra	Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea	Divas Of Swing
20	Wanda Jackson	Between The Window And The Phone	Before The Music Died – Wanda Jackson: The Complete Recordings 1954-1962 [Disc 4]
21	Eartha Kitt	Hist The Window, Noah	The RCA Recordings 1953-1958
22	Ralph Stanley	God Gave Noah The Rainbow Sign [Album Version]	A Distant Land To Roam: Songs Of The Carter Family
23	Bobby Bare	Noah's Ark	1962-1964 (Warped 6291)
24	Edna Gallmon Cooke	Build Me a Cabin	Great Gospel Women Vol.2
25	Phoebe Bridgers	Georgia Lee	Come On Up To The House – Women Sing Waits
26	Django Reinhardt	Beyond the Sea (La Mer) [1949]	The Indispensable Django Reinhardt [Disc 1]
27	Martin Denny	Beyond The Sea (La Mer)	Exotica III/The Enchanted Sea
28	She & Him	Stars Fell On Alabama	Classics
29	The Band	The Weight	A Musical History [Disc 2]
30	Merrill Moore	Lazy River	Boogie My Blues Away [Disc 2]

African American Gospel, Deeper Roots on KOWS, Jazz, Playlists, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Theme Time

Juneteenth 2020

June 20, 2020 Dave

On this most relevant of days, we’ll be digging through some of the important songs from the past century focusing on its meaning and significance. While the embodiment of the music could have touched on every genre because the influences are vast, we’ll settle on the inspirational sounds from every corner. Juneteenth is a jubilant, high energy celebration of a somber reality. First recognized in 1865 it is the oldest known celebration honoring the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger led thousands of federal troops to Galveston, Texas to announce that the Civil War had ended, and slaves had been freed. Our observation on Deeper Roots includes tracks from Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, and gospel sounds galore leading off with Mahalia Jackson.

No.
1	Artist	Title	Album	Buy
2	Mahalia Jackson	I'm On My Way	The Promised Land – Original Soundtrack [Disc 1]
3	Morgan Freeman, Terence Blanchard	The South	The Promised Land – Original Soundtrack [Disc 1]
4	Southern Sons	Lift Every Voice & Sing	Gospel Quartets 1921-1942 Vol. 2
5	The Clark Sisters	Is My Living In Vain	Is My Living In Vain
6	The Staple Singers	Wade In The Water	Freedom Highway
7	Bill Withers	Harlem	Best Of Bill Withers: Lean On Me
8	Marvin Gaye	Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)	The Promised Land – Original Soundtrack [Disc 2]
9	The Sensational Nightingales	Freedom After a While	Great Gospel – People Get Ready
10	Aretha Franklin	Young, Gifted And Black	Queen Of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings [Disc 3]
11	Billie Holiday	Strange Fruit	Ken Burns Jazz [Disc 2]
12	Nina Simone	Feeling Good	Six Feet Under, Vol. 2: Everything Ends
13	Nina Simone	Mississippi Goddam	Anthology Disc 1
14	Little Esther & the Dominoes	The Deacon Moves In	Rhythm 'N' Blues: Early Doo Wop 1943-55, vol. 1
15	Fatso Bently	Juneteenth Jamboree	Swing-O-Rama : Hepcats
16	SNCC Freedom Singers; Johnson, Bernice	Woke Up This Morning With My Mind On Freedom	Voices Of The Civil Rights Movement, [Disc 2] (Ensembles)
17	Coleman Brothers	Raise A Rukus Tonight	Hot Harmony Groups 1941-1949: Vol 3: When the Old Gang
18	Sam Cooke	A Change Is Gonna Come	Ain't That Good News
19	Gil Scott-Heron	The Revolution Will Not Be Televised	The Revolution Begins: The Flying Dutchman Masters
20	The Soul Stirrers	Free At Last	Sam Cooke's SAR Records Story: 1959 – 1965 [Disc 1]
21	The Holmes Brothers	Promised Land	Promised Land
22	Richie Havens	Freedom	Resume: The Best of Richie Havens
23	The Staple Singers	Swing Down, Chariot	Swing Low Sweet Chariot + Uncloudy Day (Bonus Track Version)
24	James Brown	Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud), Pts. 1-2	Gold Disc 1
25	Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes	Wake Up Everybody	The Promised Land – Original Soundtrack [Disc 2]
26	Wyclef Jean	Redemption Song	America: A Tribute To Heroes [Disc 2]
27	Terence Blanchard	Closing Theme	The Promised Land – Original Soundtrack [Disc 1]

A Century of America's Music